Employment at Restless Development Zambia - Deadline 7 April 2017

ASSISTANT FINANCE COORDINATOR

Closing date: Friday 7th April 2017

Salary: ZMW 76,814 gross per annum

Location: Kabwe, Zambia

Restless Development is a global agency for youth-led development. We support young people to demand and deliver a just and sustainable world for all.

This global agency is run out of strategic hubs in ten countries across Africa, Asia and in the UK and USA, with a wider network of partners across the world. We work to make sure young people have a voice, a living, sexual rights, and are leaders in preventing and solving the world’s challenges. Restless Development has been working with young people since 1985 and our work is led by thousands of young people every year. We listen to young people, our work is led by young people, and together we help young people make lasting change in their communities and countries.

With over 10 years of successful work in Zambia, and being part of so many networks with public, private and civic society. The Finance Officer will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to enhance the accountability of donor funds and to support the work of the Finance Unit and also to give general support to the other units within Restless Development.

Please send your completed application form to zambiajobs@restlessdevelopment.org by the closing date, Friday 7th April 2017. Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters.

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CAREERS AT Zambia Energy Regulation Board

Job Title: : Licensing Officer
Grade: Six (6)
Reports To: Manager – Licensing
Supervises: None
The ERB seeks to recruit a dynamic and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Licensing Officer at Head Office in Lusaka.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to receive, scrutinise and process License applications to ensure that licenses conform to the stipulated guidelines and standards.

Job Title: Manager – Renewable Energy
Grade: Four (4)
Reports To: Director – Technical Regulation
Supervises: One (1) Subordinate position
The ERB seeks to recruit a dynamic and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Manager – Renewable Energy at Head Office in Lusaka.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to provide leadership to Engineers engaged in monitoring and enforcement of approved standards and regulations in the renewable energy sub-sector in accordance with the Energy Regulation Act.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Internal Audit ERB
Grade: Three (3)
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Two (2) Subordinate positions
Background
The ERB seeks to recruit a dynamic and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Senior Manager – Internal Audit at Head Office in Lusaka.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to manage and coordinate Internal Audit activities to ensure that all transactions and operations of the ERB conform to acceptable international standards, principles, financial regulations and are within established policies and procedures/laws.

Job Title: Driver
Grade:  Eight (8)
Reports To: Senior Manager – Copperbelt Region
Supervises: None
The ERB seeks to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Driver at the Copperbelt Region Office in Kitwe.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to drive an assigned motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting personnel or materials to required places.

Job Title: Engineer – Fossil Fuels
Grade: Five (5)
Reports To: Senior Manager – Northern Region
Supervises: None
The ERB seeks to recruit a dynamic and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Engineer – Fossil Fuels at the Northern Region Office in Chinsali.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to carry out physical inspections of infrastructure and premises of licensing undertakings in the fossil fuels sub-sector in order to ensure their compliance to prescribed technical standards, safety and licensing requirements set out by the ERB.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit hard copies of application letter, current Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications no later than 31st March, 2017 addressed to:

The Executive Director
Energy Regulation Board
Plot No. 9330, off Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 37631
LUSAKA
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NAPSA JOB OPPORTUNITIES , ENDS 10 APRIL 2017

ADDENDUM No. 1 – TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF A CENTRALISED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT NAPSA HOUSE AT LEVY BUSINESS PARK IN LUSAKA.

INVITATION FOR BIDS- TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT

INVITATION FOR BIDS- Annual Maintenance of IT Equipment

ADDENDUM- CONSTRUCTION CHINSALI OFFICES

ADDENDUM No. 1 – TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON THE VIABILITY MARKET STUDY OF THE FORMER ZAMBIA NATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND (ZNPF) PROPERTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR THE PURPOSES OF REFURBISHMENTS AND MODERNIZATION

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Jobs at North Western Water Supply and Sewerage Company Limited

The North Western Water Supply and Sewerage Company Limited (NWWSSCL) is a commercial utility, providing water and sanitation services in the North – Western Province. The Company has a vision of “striving for excellence in water supply and sanitation”. It is value driven and performance oriented and since inception in the year 2000 has been among the top performing utilities. NWWSSCL is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit high profile, self-motivated, innovative, honesty, committed, adequately qualified and appropriately experienced persons to fill the following vacant position in a challenging environment. The Company operates in Eight (8) Districts.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Purpose:

Executing and supervision of all Company Projects in consultation with the Project Manager.

INTERNAL AUDITOR (1) (RE-ADVERTISED)

Reporting to:

Functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and Administratively to the Managing Director

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to: Director Finance

Job Purpose:

To ensure efficient management of the Company’s financial resources through prudent planning, resource mobilization, prompt disbursements, accurate recording and control.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER (1) (RE-ADVERTISED)

Reports to:  Managing Director

Job Purpose

• To contribute to the Commercial and financial viability of the company and its sustainability through effective business focused activities, customer care, efficient billing and prompt revenue collection.

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, day time contact telephone number(s) and at least three traceable referees should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday 28th March,2017.

Managing Director
North Western Water Supply and Sewerage Company Limited
MEMA House
P O Box 110184
SOLWEZI

SYSTEMS ANALYST WANTED AT ZANACO

Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in the Operations Division under the Information Technology Department at Head Office:-

SYSTEMS ANALYST: POS & PROVIEW (X1)

JOB PURPOSE

To deploy, maintain, monitor, secure and support all the Point of Sale (POS) terminals and applications used by business units in Branch, Merchant & Agent Banking. To ensure availability of POS services is upheld through participation in the support, maintenance, enhancing business processes and procedures that are driven by IT and other stakeholders.

Under the supervision of the ATM & POS Support Specialist, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:-

• Facilitate successful installation of POS software applications, networking and security functionality.
• Ensure all pertinent documentation prior to installation of POS application is in place.
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of new and existing POS terminals.
• Ensure Veri center has up to date applications for Agent Banking, Card Operations and Merchant services for all POS terminal types in use by the Bank.
• Ensuring proper change control procedures are followed for any new installations or software changes/enhancements.
• Ensure proper terminal management processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new upcoming projects.
• Ensure the report server for Card Operations is ready for their daily operations – report generation.
• Monitor and ensure systems availability of Postilion Systems, Postcard, Postilion Office, Stratus Server, Veri Centre, Edit package, Live Xapit Everest, Backup Xapit Everest, DR Xapit Everest, EDL and SMS Server.

• Ensure replication of data to the DR server is working.
• Ensure system process and procedures are adhered to for ATMs, Postilion, Xapit, POS, FCUBS – Cards, SMS notifications, BCP and DRP.

• Any other responsibilities that maybe assigned by management.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT

1. External: Vendors, Merchants

• Internal: All Divisions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects

• University Degree in Computer Science or other related subject
  • At least two – three (2–3) years’ experience in deploying and implementing EFT solutions – both remotely and on-site, POS included
• One-two (1-2) years banking experience is an added advantage
  • Database Management skills especially in MS SQL and MySQL. Certification is an added advantage
  • Operating System management, Windows Operating system, Linux Operating systems
  • Knowledge of configuring Networks
  • Knowledge of general EFTs is a must
  • Knowledge of programming language is a must
  • Knowledge of Postilion is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of POS configuration and installation is an added advantage
  • Must have excellent analytical SQL Skills

JOB CORE COMPETENCIES

• Planning skills
• Systems Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Customer service orientation
• Drive for results
• Technical troubleshooting and reverse engineering abilities

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications must have an application/cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae indicating the position being applied for in the subject line and should be sent by email to vacancies@zanaco.co.zm no later than Sunday, 19th March 2017.

Kindly note that you do not need to send us copies of your qualification certificates at this point.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO.

THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE & TRAINING OFFICER

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING DIVISION

ZAMABIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK PLC

HEAD OFFICE

P.O.BOX 33611

LUSAKA

Zanaco provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment (women are encouraged to apply).

Employment at ActionAid Zambia - March 2017

ActionAid is an international human rights and anti-poverty agency working in over 47 countries, taking sides with people living in poverty to fight injustice and end poverty.

ActionAid Zambia is part of the global ActionAid family. We are helping to build a fair and just world where everyone can claim their rights. To achieve this, ActionAid Zambia empowers youth, women, supports small scale farmers, works with children to improve education and holds companies and governments to account. To this effect, Action Aid Zambia now declares a Head of Policy – Governance position in its establishment which is to be based in Lusaka.

JOB SCOPE:

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Programmes, this position is responsible for developing and providing technical leadership in the formulation of Governance programs in line with Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and in accordance with sound management practice and ActionAid’s development policies and accountability systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees Governance programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation and ensures that all Governance projects and programme activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the political, social, and economic environments.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning from Governance programme activities;
• Supports contribution of ideas from the micro level work for the development of advocacy at the macro level while feeding macro level policy to inform work at the micro level
• Identifies areas of critical concern within the priorities of the CSP for research and advocacy work aimed at policy influencing, policy input and initiatives
• Participates in AAZ Board and committee meetings and give necessary support and information.
• Linking local level work with national campaigning (research, policy, advocacy, and public mobilization)
• Within the framework of Deepening Democracy, provide leadership in the conceptual design and implementation of programmes towards promotion of Civil and Political Rights, Electoral Accountability and Decentralisation by Devolution.
• Supervise the Tax Justice Campaign, Supporting and advising on Tax Justice issues, guiding the development of contextual strategies and concrete advocacy plans and tactics for use in fostering Tax Justice at national level and Coordinating ActionAid Zambia Campaigns
• Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and technical support on Governance issues to Actionaid Local Right Programs (LRPs).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University;
• Have at least ten (10) years working experience in policy/programs function in an INGO or a large organization of which at least five (5) years must have been at Senior Management position;
• Have demonstrated in-depth understanding of programming issues and Governance work at national and international levels;
• Have practical experience in donor reporting, designing, setting up and coordinating, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and processes; and
• Have an understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equity within the organization and in program work.

Application Procedure

To apply, please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae highlighting how you match the criteria for the role to the following email address; careers.zambia@actionaid.org.

Alternatively, applications can be sent to The Human Resource and Organizational Development Manager, ActionAid Zambia, P. O. Box 51407, Lusaka.

Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. While we respect all candidates, due to the high volume of applications we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Action Aid’s Website:  www.actionaid.org/zambia

ZAMTEL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - 24 MARCH 2017

Fixed Network Operations Manager North

Drive transformation of Fixed Network for both Voice and data to deliver targeted Super-Fast Broadband, improve overall Broadband experience, provide excellent customer experience, and reduce costs of running the network while increasing the network

Fixed Network Operations Manager South

Drive transformation of Fixed Network for both Voice and data to deliver targeted Super-Fast Broadband, improve overall Broadband experience, provide excellent customer experience, and reduce costs of running the network while increasing the network

Fixed Access Planning Manager

To efficiently roll out cost effective plans for fixed access based networks in order to grow customer base and maximise revenue for the organisation

Core Network Planning Manager

To ensure and oversee the development of short, medium and long term core – network plans in line with organizational strategy, customer growth and requirements forecasts, provide input into the implementation roadmap in line with the available resouses

 SMC Core Support Manager

To manage a team of experts in the analysis, provision and innovation of solutions to complex challenges to ensure optimal performance of the Zamtel Core Network and delivery of quality services.

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Jobs at Plan International in Zambia

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme units in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

We are looking for experienced, innovative, motivated, self-starter individuals to fill the following  positions at Country Office in Lusaka; Sponsorship Adminstrator.

Sponsorship Administrator (1 Temporary position in Lusaka ) (Duration: 4 months)

S/he coordinates all activities, related to the sponsorship communications processes, community capacity building, communications, child data systems and building of meaningful relationships and communication with current and potential sponsors, children and families. Job holder reports to the Sponsorship Manager.

Communications Officer (1 Temporary position in Lusaka ) (Duration: 6 months)

S/he supports the communications department in communicating Plan International Zambia’s best practices and all activities to key stakeholders (internally and externally) including partners, donors, sponsors and government through employing relevant communication channels.

Finance Officer (1 position in Lusaka ) (Duration: 3 Year Contract)

Reporting to the Country Accountant, the job purpose is to provide effective financial and accounting support in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and ensure that Plan Country Office finance records are properly maintained.

How to Apply:

For full details on the job profile please send an email, clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org.  Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their CVs, and photocopies of their relevant academic qualifications. Day time telephone and/or mobile contacts should be clearly indicated. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment at Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) is a semi-autonomous Think-Tank whose mandate is to conduct socio-economic research and policy analysis in order to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Government, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders in Zambia. ZIPAR also promotes economic literacy thereby encouraging increased stakeholder participation in national policy dialogue and debate on economic topics of wide public interest. ZIPAR now seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to join an energetic and dynamic team and invite applications for the following:

Research Fellow II – Transport and Infrastructure Development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Research Fellow I or Senior Research Fellow conduct relevant research and relate it to Practical policy implementation;
• Assist with project development work, fundraising and maintaining relationships with existing funders;
• Drafting and editing policy documents and literature reviews;
• Contributing to research reports;
• Provide general research and administrative support;
• Become an expert in one area of economic/social policy in Zambia;
• Relate successfully to people in the government, development partners, private sector and civil society;
• Work on own initiative and as a member of a team;
• Establish a relevant network of contacts;
• Be an active member of ZIPAR’s research committee;
• Supervise Associate Researchers;
• Such other appropriate duties allocated by the supervisor from time to time.

Required Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Economics, Transport Economics, or any other closely related;
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience as a Researcher or in closely related position;
• The ability to carry out research using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods;
• An understanding of the Zambian Government and the policy making process;
• An ability to present research findings to a range of audiences;
• Ability to support the organization of events such as seminars, workshops, deliberative forums, research briefings and validation events;
• Ability to work with own initiative, under supervision and as a member of a team;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Econometric and Statistical packages such as SPSS and Stata; and internet search engines;
Skills Attributes
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral in English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate confidently and positively with a wide range of people
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Team player

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Associate Researcher – Emerging Themes

Duties and Responsibilities
• Work on a variety of projects conducted by ZIPAR to develop skills and experience in research and consultancy projects;
• Carry out background research and data collection, as well as elementary data analysis, for research and consultancy projects;
• Contribute to the writing of research and consultancy reports, policy briefs, commentaries, position papers under supervision of the Senior Research Fellow or Executive Director;
• Plan, conduct and complete small and medium sized projects in a wide range of economic issues under supervision
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of respondents, as necessary;
• Participate in reviewing and proof reading of reports and working papers to develop research and consultancy skills;
• Be part of Research team to disseminate ZIPAR research outputs to various stakeholders ;
• Attend ZIPAR research meetings, seminars, workshops and other meetings as necessary;
• Carry out such other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or any closely related field (Master’s degree an added advantage)
• At least one year post qualifying experience preferably in a research environment.
• Competence in statistical and econometric Computer packages
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work with various stakeholders
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work within a team and under minimum supervision
• A good command of written and spoken English

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Business Development Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• To identify viable research consultancies and other business concepts and ideas, in line with ZIPAR’s core business and competences
• To co-ordinate the preparation of technical and financial proposals for research consultancy and contribute to fundraising activities
• To monitor the implementation of the Institute’s Business Development contracts and activities
• To arrange and represent the Institute at meetings with existing and prospective clients
• To market and promote the Institute’s services
• To build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• To compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to the Business Development Unit of the Institute
• To carry out other lawful duties incidental to the above as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience as a business development manager, professional services sales executive or equivalent
• Experience participating in bids for research consultancies or similar undertakings
• Experience in client support is a must
• Computer literate - MS Office a must
• Experience in preparation of technical and financial proposals is an added advantage
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent is an added advantage
Skills Attributes
• Outstanding time-management and planning skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Team player

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Human Resources Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
• To examine and recommend adjustments to Human Resource policies and initiatives, employment and working conditions to ensure compliance with Zambia labour laws
• To facilitate staff recruitment and selection in consultation with relevant officers
• To plan and facilitate orientation programmes for new staff
• To examine and recommend capacity building and development programs for Institute’s staff
• To facilitate the administration of performance appraisal and management systems for staff
• To facilitate efficient and effective implementation of the Institute’s Disciplinary Code and handling of grievance procedures
• To facilitate processing of all types of leave of absence for eligible employees in accordance with one’s terms and conditions of service
• To regularly examine and update employees’ files, records and answer questions regarding eligibility, salaries, benefits, labour relations and other pertinent human resource issues.
• To compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to staff matters
• To carry out other lawful duties incidental to the above as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or equivalent
• Registered and licensed by Zambia Institute of Human Resources and Management (ZIHRM)
• At least 3 years’ work experience in HR
• Experience in or knowledge of Performance-Based Remuneration Systems an added advantage
• Experience in Procurement procedures an added advantage
• Computer literate (MS Office and knowledge of HR packages a plus)
Skills Attributes
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Team player

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Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with all supporting documentation to:

The Executive Director
Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research
P.O. Box 50782
Lusaka

Physical Address:
Central Statistical Office Annex Building,
Corner John Mbita and Nationalist Roads,
Lusaka

Email: jobs@zipar.org.zm
ZIPAR is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 24th March, 2017